TAP135116
SubstationNorth Dakota
At a glance
TAP135116 is an electric transmission substation in North Dakota. It is classified as distribution (<69 kv) and connects 3 transmission lines. Substation proximity is one of the strongest speed-to-power signals for siting a datacenter — interconnection distance to an energized, high-voltage bus is often the binding constraint on time-to-energization.
Voltage & classification
Ownership & operation
Operator not catalogued for this substation.
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP135116, ranked by DC Readiness. Sites this close to an energized substation carry a strong speed-to-power advantage.
| Site | Type | State | County | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAPLE RIVER | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Cass County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.1 |
| SHEYENNE | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Clay County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.4 |
| BISON | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Cass County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.0 |
| FRONTIER | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Clay County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.4 |
| FARGO | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Cass County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.0 |
| OZ Cass | Greenfield | ND | Cass | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 64.7 |
| BUFFALO | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Cass County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.5 |
| EC Near Moorhead | Greenfield | MN | Clay | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 63.0 |
How do candidate sites near TAP135116 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 63 to 67 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Cass County, Clay County, Cass, Clay. The North Dakota average across 1,020 scored sites is 55.7. 453 of those North Dakota sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP135116 substation?
TAP135116 has a maximum voltage of 42 kV. That places it in the below 69 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP135116 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP135116 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP135116 in the HIFLD line data.
Where is TAP135116 substation located?
TAP135116 is in North Dakota at 46.7742, -97.2217. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Cass County, Clay County, Cass.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP135116 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP135116. The highest-scoring is MAPLE RIVER at 67/100. Across North Dakota, the average DC Readiness score is 55.7.
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About this data
Source: HIFLD Electric Substations and Transmission Lines (U.S. Department of Homeland Security), as published June 29, 2026. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: GridCensus, “TAP135116 substation, North Dakota”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/north-dakota/tap135116-11a474fc (data as of June 29, 2026).
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Substation attributes are derived from public HIFLD / EIA infrastructure data and may lag real-world upgrades or retirements. Voltage and connected-line counts are screening figures — confirm available capacity and interconnection terms directly with the operating utility and ISO.
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